History

Historical records

The following historical information has been complied by Bowls Australia’s official historian, Laurie Browell. These documents are a currently being developed and expanded.

• History of bowls and glossary of bowls terms
• The chronology of bowls
• History of Bowls Clubs

Australian Representatives

• Former and current Australian men’s representative caps
• Former and current Australian women’s representative caps
• Former and current Australian Para & VI representative caps

Life members

• 1996 – Perry Norman Cunico
• 2004 – John Dobbie
• 2007 – Geoff Provest
• 2015 – Betty Collins OAM
• 2018 – Brian Marsland OAM

Presidents

Presidents of Bowls Australia (following unification in 2001)

• 2002 – 2003: John McDougall OAM
• 2004 – 2005: Beryl Brennan
• 2006 – 2010: Brian Marsland OAM
• 2010 – 2012: Joe Aarons OAM
• 2012 – 2015: Des Skinner OAM
• 2015 – 2017: Nigel Smith
• 2017 – 2020: Darryl Clout
• 2020 – 2022: Bob Boorman
• 2022 – Present: Matt Burgess

• Past Presidents of the Australian Bowls Council and Australian Women’s Bowling Council (prior to the formation of Bowls Australia)

Hall of Fame members

• View Hall of Fame members and Legends